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EXTERIOR:

Fire Lanes marked/unobstructed – MSFC 503.3 & 503.4
Address visible – MSFC 505.1
Fire hydrants/water supply accessible – MSFC 508
Combustible accumulations/storage acceptable – MSFC 304.2, MSFC 315.3
F.D. keybox present – MSFC 506.1
F.D. connections visible/good condition – MSFC 912
Gas meter/piping protected against impact – MSFC 603.9, 312.1

EXIT FEATURES/MEANS OF EGRESS:

Adequate number of exits – MSFC 1004.4, MSFC 1015, MSFC 1019, MSFC 1027.23
Exits, aisles, & corridors free of obstructions – MSFC 1028.3
Exit doors openable from inside – MSFC 1008.1.8.3
Exit signs present – MSFC 1011, MSFC 1027.3
Emergency lighting present & operational – MSFC 1006, MSFC 1027.5
Interior finish acceptable – MSFC 803, MSFC 804
Exit corridors rated/sprinklered – MSFC 1017.1, MSFC 1027.17

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES:

Fire rated construction present/maintained – MSFC 703.1
Hazardous (incidental use) areas separated/sprinklered – MSFC 705.3
Rated fire doors operational – MSFC 703.2
Vertical openings protected/sprinklered – MSFC 704.2

STORAGE:

Storage neat and orderly – MSFC 315.2
Combustible storage prohibited in boiler, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms – MSFC 315.2.3
Attic storage – MSFC 315.2.4
Combustible storage prohibited under enclosed stairways – MSFC 1009.5.3
Storage maintained 2’ below ceiling (unsprinklered)/18” (sprinklered) – MSFC 315.2.1
Rubbish containers >40 gals have lids & are non-combustible – DELETED
Oily rags protected against spontaneous ignition – MSFC 305.2
Decorations to be flame resistant in Assembly Occ. (foams, curtains, drapes, hangings) – MSFC 807.4.2

FLAMMABLE/COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS:

Safety containers if used – MSFC 3405.2.4
Not stored/kept near exits – MSFC 3404.3.3.3
No sources of ignition – MSFC 3404.2.4, 3405.3
Quantities >10 gals in cabinet – MSFC 3404.3.4.2, MSFC 3404.3.4.4

UTILITY/MECHANICAL/HVAC:

Shut off valves present on gas appliances – MSFC 603.1
Approved piping, connections & appliances used – MSFC 603.1.2
Combustion air supply/venting present – MSFC 603.4, 603.7
Adequate clearance between combustibles and appliances – MSFC 603.1, MSFC 305.1
Ducts and filters are clean – MSFC 904.11.6.3

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

Readily accessible – MSFC 906.6
Travel distance of 75’ (or sprinklered) – MSFC 906.1
Tested/inspected annually – MSFC 901.6.1

SPRINKLER SYSTEM:

Coverage is adequate – MSFC 903.3.1
Controls are readily accessible – MSFC 903.3.1
Valves locked open – MSFC 903.4.4
System and valves supervised (>20 sprinklers, 100 in existing) – MSFC 903.4
Heads in good condition – MSFC 903.3.1
Wrench/spare sprinklers present – MSFC 903.3.1
Tested/inspected annually – MSFC 901.6
Riser/pump rooms labeled – MSFC 510.1

FIRE ALARM & DETECTION SYSTEMS:

Control panel & annunciator panel in normal condition (no trouble or alarm conditions) – MSFC 901.4.1, 901.7
Detectors properly installed – MSFC 907
Tested/inspected annually – MSFC 907.20

OTHER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:

Standpipes needed (>50 ft.) – MSFC 905.11
Standpipes/hose in good condition – MSFC 905.2
Adequate coverage – MSFC 905.2
Hood system-fuel shutoff present – MSFC 904.11.2
Properly services/maintained – MSFC 904.11.6

ELECTRICAL:

Proper wiring/connections – MSFC 605.1, 605.6
Appliances/fixtures in good condition – MSFC 605.7
Overcurrent protection present – MSFC 605.1
Power taps not used – MSFC 605.4
Extension cords not a substitute for fixed wiring – MSFC 605.5
Power strips properly used – MSFC 605.4
Access to electrical panels provided – MSFC 605.3

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

Compressed gas cylinders secured – MSFC 3003.5
Rooms/areas properly labeled – MSFC 2703.5
Acceptable quantities – MSFC 2703.1.1
Separation of incompatible materials – MSFC 2703.9.8

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